© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - National Service
2011 year| Copper-nickel | 15.55 g | 31.51 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 31.51 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#15581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
A depiction of the National Service Memorial which is a square sandstone plinth representing the Army, upon this rests a polished granite slab with the reflection of the sky representing the Air Force, while on this is a bronze bowl filled with water depicting the Navy
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEDICATED TO ALL AUSTRALIAN SERVICEMEN AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO DIED.
60TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL SERVICE FIFTY CENTS
Designer: Wojciech Pietranik
Edge
12 Sided Smooth
Comment
The Royal Australian Mint has taken part in the National Service program with the release of a non circulating cupro-nickel 50c coin, one of which was laid in place under the dedication plaque during the memorial's construction. The coin was released in a coincard that resembled a military style medal ribbon.